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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,220km758mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
Max trunk volume
880L
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
25.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
241 km/h
150 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
1,220 km
758 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 332 km (207 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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